Year 6 Primary Teacher | SATs & Transition Specialist

Location: Blackpool, Lancashire (Primary Academy)

Salary: Paid to Scale (M1 - M6) | Highly Competitive Daily Rates

Contract: Full-Time, Long-term Temporary (Maternity Cover)

Duration: May 2026 - April 2027

Hours: Monday - Friday (32.5 Hours per week)

The Opportunity: Lead the Final Sprint to SATs Success

Are you a Year 6 specialist who thrives under pressure? Our partner Blackpool Academy is seeking a dynamic, results-driven teacher to step into a Year 6 classroom at the most critical point of the year.

Starting three weeks prior to the Key Stage 2 SATs, you will lead the "final sprint," providing the stability and academic rigor needed to ensure every pupil reaches their full potential.

The Role & Timeline

This maternity cover is unique in its structure, requiring a teacher who can pivot between intensive intervention and holistic primary teaching.

Phase 1: The SATs Lead-Up (May 2026)

Booster Sessions: Delivering high-impact, targeted booster sessions in English and Maths during your first three weeks.

Gap-Plugging: Rapidly identifying and addressing remaining knowledge gaps to build pupil confidence.

Examination Prep: Leading mock runs and providing emotional support to pupils during the SATs week.

Phase 2: Post-SATs & Curriculum Resumption (June 2026 - April 2027)

Return to Breadth: Once the SATs window closes, you will resume a full, broad, and balanced curriculum.

Transition Excellence: Preparing the Year 6 cohort for their move to Secondary school through project-based learning and emotional readiness.

New Academic Year: In September, you will take over the new Year 6 cohort, setting the standards for the 2026/27 cycle.

Key Responsibilities

Full Teaching Cycle: Accountability for planning, high-quality delivery, and assessment.

Data-Driven Success: Securing high attainment through formative and summative assessments.

Inclusive Practice: Working alongside our famous pastoral team to support pupils with diverse needs.

Reporting: Responsibility for end-of-term reports and parent-teacher consultations.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for a teacher who can "hit the ground running" during the year's busiest period.

Recent Year 6 Experience: A proven track record of producing measurable results in SATs.

Subject Mastery: Expert knowledge of the KS2 National Curriculum.

Resilience: The ability to maintain a calm, focused, and challenging learning environment during high-stakes weeks.

Adaptability: Transitioning fluidly from "exam mode" back into a creative, normal lesson rhythm.

Why Join Tradewind & This Blackpool Academy?

Fair Pay: You are paid to scale (M1-M6) via PAYE-no umbrella company fees.

Professional Support: Access to 2,500+ free CPD courses via The National College.

Academy Ethos: Join a school where "brave learning" is celebrated and curiosity is welcomed.

Dedicated Consultant: Expert guidance from Kara Gardner, our Blackpool specialist.

How to Apply

If you are an ambitious Year 6 teacher ready to make a significant impact from day one, please contact Kara Gardner immediately.

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